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What are the common malfunctions of laboratory emulsifiers
Date: 2025-06-27Read: 0
Laboratory emulsifying machine is a key equipment used to prepare lotion, suspension or nano dispersion system, which is widely used in cosmetics, pharmacy, food, chemical industry and other fields. Due to its high-speed and high shear characteristics, long-term use or improper operation may lead to various malfunctions. The following are common faults and their causes of laboratory emulsifiers, and corresponding solutions are provided:

1、 Motor and drive system malfunction

  1. The motor cannot start
    • Possible reasons
      • Power failure (such as unstable voltage, loose plug).
      • Motor overload protection triggered (such as excessive load or poor heat dissipation).
      • The drive circuit or control board is damaged.
    • solution
      • Check the power connection to ensure stable voltage (e.g. 220V ± 10%).
      • Reduce the load (such as reducing the amount of material or lowering the speed) and clean the cooling fan.
      • Contact the manufacturer to replace the driver circuit or control board.
  2. Unstable or abnormal motor speed
    • Possible reasons
      • Inverter parameter setting error (such as frequency fluctuation).
      • Motor carbon brush wear (applicable to brushed motors).
      • Loose or worn transmission components such as belts and couplings.
    • solution
      • Re calibrate the parameters of the frequency converter to ensure stable output frequency.
      • Replace the carbon brush or switch to a brushless motor.
      • Tighten transmission components or replace worn parts.

2、 Emulsifying head and mixing system malfunction

  1. Excessive vibration or noise of the emulsifying head
    • Possible reasons
      • The emulsion head is not securely installed (such as excessive axial clearance).
      • The material contains hard particles, causing collisions between the rotor and stator.
      • Bearing damage or insufficient lubrication.
    • solution
      • Reinstall the emulsion head to ensure that the axial clearance meets the requirements (usually<0.1mm).
      • Filter materials to remove hard particles.
      • Replace the bearings and add lubricating grease (such as high-temperature lithium grease).
  2. The emulsification effect decreases
    • Possible reasons
      • Emulsification head wear (such as stator tooth fracture or rotor corrosion).
      • Insufficient rotational speed or insufficient shear force.
      • Improper material ratio or temperature.
    • solution
      • Replace worn emulsion heads (such as rotors and stators).
      • Increase the rotational speed or prolong the emulsification time.
      • Adjust the material ratio (such as the ratio of oil phase to water phase) or control the temperature (such as 50-70 ℃).

3、 Sealing and leakage issues

  1. Mechanical seal leakage
    • Possible reasons
      • Wear or corrosion of the sealing surface (such as long-term exposure to acidic and alkaline materials).
      • The sealing ring is aging or improperly installed.
      • Unbalanced axial force leads to seal failure.
    • solution
      • Replace mechanical seal components (such as silicon carbide/tungsten carbide sealing surfaces).
      • Replace the sealing ring and ensure it is installed properly.
      • Adjust the axial clearance and balance the axial force.
  2. Static seal leakage
    • Possible reasons
      • O-ring or gasket aging or deformation.
      • Loose or uneven force on fastening bolts.
    • solution
      • Replace the O-ring or gasket (such as fluororubber material).
      • Re tighten the bolts and tighten them evenly in diagonal order.

4、 Control system malfunction

  1. Touch screen unresponsive or displaying abnormally
    • Possible reasons
      • The touch screen surface is dirty or scratched.
      • Control system crashes or software malfunctions.
      • Loose or damaged connecting wires.
    • solution
      • Clean the surface of the touch screen and avoid touching it with sharp objects.
      • Restart the device or update the control system software.
      • Check and unplug the connecting wires again.
  2. Parameter settings cannot be saved
    • Possible reasons
      • The storage battery is depleted (such as a CMOS battery).
      • Storage module malfunction.
    • solution
      • Replace the storage battery (such as CR2032 button battery).
      • Contact the manufacturer to replace the storage module.

5、 Heating and cooling system malfunction

  1. Uneven heating or uncontrolled temperature
    • Possible reasons
      • The heating tube is damaged or has poor contact.
      • Temperature sensor malfunction (such as PT100 probe damage).
      • Improper PID parameter settings in the control system.
    • solution
      • Replace the heating tube and check the wiring.
      • Calibrate or replace the temperature sensor.
      • Readjust PID parameters (such as proportional band, integration time).
  2. Cooling system failure
    • Possible reasons
      • Insufficient or blocked cooling water flow.
      • Scaling or corrosion of cooling coils.
    • solution
      • Check the water pump and pipes to ensure smooth water flow.
      • Clean the cooling coil or replace corroded parts.

6、 Other common questions

  1. Splashing or leakage of materials
    • Possible reasons
      • The emulsion chamber is not tightly sealed.
      • The rotational speed is too high or the material viscosity is too low.
    • solution
      • Check and tighten the sealing components of the cavity.
      • Reduce the rotational speed or increase the viscosity of the material (such as adding thickeners).
  2. Equipment odor or smoke
    • Possible reasons
      • Motor overload or winding short circuit.
      • The material decomposes at high temperatures.
    • solution
      • Immediately stop the machine and check the motor and circuit.
      • Reduce the heating temperature or change the material formula.

7、 Preventive maintenance recommendations

  1. routine inspection
    • Check the power supply, seals, and transmission components before each use.
    • Clean the emulsifying head and cavity after use to prevent material residue.
  2. regular maintenance
    • Replace the lubricating grease every 3 months and check the bearings and mechanical seals.
    • Calibrate temperature sensors and control systems every 6 months.
  3. Operating Specifications
    • Avoid no-load operation or overload use.
    • Control material temperature and viscosity to avoidharshWorking conditions.
  4. Spare Parts Management
    • Reserve commonly used spare parts (such as emulsion heads, sealing rings, carbon brushes) to shorten maintenance time.